Framesi 2001 Bleach: Powder Lightener Application

Framesi 2001 Bleach is the Italian powder lightener that sits on the bleach shelf in serious color salons. It is a dust-free blue-violet powder that lifts cleanly, holds swell through a full processing window, and does not collapse halfway through a balayage. If you are doing foil work, balayage, or open-air lightening, here is how to get the most out of 2001.

What 2001 Bleach Is

2001 Bleach is a blue-violet toned powder lightener with up to seven to eight levels of lift when mixed with the right developer volume. The blue-violet base counteracts warmth as it lifts, which means you spend less time fighting brass when you tone. The dust-free formula protects your lungs and keeps the powder where you want it.

Why the Blue-Violet Base Matters

• Less warmth during lift because the cool tones neutralize gold
• Cleaner blonde results with less toning effort
• Predictable progression from the mid-lift stage through final pale yellow

Mixing 2001 Bleach

Mix 2001 Bleach at 1:2 with Oxy Plus developer. One part bleach powder to two parts cream developer. The 1:2 ratio gives you a smooth, spreadable consistency for foils and balayage alike.

• 30g powder with 60ml developer for a small section or test
• 60g powder with 120ml developer for a full highlight service
• 90g powder with 180ml developer for long or dense hair

Developer Volume by Technique

• 20 volume: soft lift for balayage on pre-lightened hair or low-commitment looks
• 30 volume: standard foil work and balayage on natural bases
• 40 volume: maximum lift on virgin dark hair, always foil or monitor closely

Application Technique

Clean application is what separates even lift from spotty lift.

Foil Highlights

• Saturate the panel fully. Dry edges underprocess
• Weave or slice consistently through the section
• Do not stretch the foil past the hair length, leave a buffer
• Check the first foil at 20 minutes to set your timing

Balayage and Freehand

• Work thicker product for open-air lift so it does not dry out
• Apply in slices, not blobs
• Swipe from midshaft to ends with a feathered root
• Monitor under heat-free conditions and mist with water if ends look dry

Processing Times

Process up to 50 minutes maximum with 2001 Bleach. Past 50 minutes the lightener is done working and you are just drying out the hair. Most foil services will finish between 30 and 45 minutes.

• Soft level 7 to 8 lift: 25 to 30 minutes
• Level 9 clean blonde: 35 to 45 minutes
• Level 10 pale blonde: up to 50 minutes

After the Lift

Rinse for a full five minutes with cool water. Shampoo once with a neutralizing shampoo. Towel dry. Tone with By Fourteen Demi or a Framcolor Glamour gloss depending on the target finish.

Pro Tips

• Always do a strand test on compromised or previously colored hair
• Use a bond builder in the bleach mix for integrity on high-lift work
• Never mix in a metal bowl. Non-metallic only
• Dispose of unused mixture. Once activated, it does not hold

Troubleshooting Common Lift Issues

Bleach rarely fails because of the bleach. Most problems trace back to application or developer choice.

Spotty Lift

• Cause: uneven saturation or panels too thick
• Fix: take finer weaves, saturate both sides of the panel

Brassy Result After Toning

• Cause: under-lifted, the tone cannot fix what the lift did not reach
• Fix: lift further next time, test before pulling foils

Hair Feels Gummy at the Bowl

• Cause: over-processing or damaged porosity
• Fix: rinse gently, apply a bond builder, plan a recovery visit before more lift

Scalp Irritation

• Cause: product too close to the scalp or client sensitivity
• Fix: leave a quarter-inch buffer from the scalp on freehand work, use cool rinses, apply a calming scalp treatment after

Storage and Handling

2001 Bleach is a powder, which means it is stable on the shelf as long as you keep it sealed. Close the lid tight between uses, store in a cool dark cabinet, and keep the scoop clean so you are not introducing developer residue into the container. Bleach powder that gets damp from a dirty scoop will clump and lose potency.

Shop Framesi at Hair Color USA

Hair Color USA stocks 2001 Bleach in professional sizes along with Oxy Plus developer in every volume. Pair it with By Fourteen Demi for post-lift toning on the same order. Shop all Framesi products.

Whether you are running a full foil book or building out your balayage service, 2001 Bleach earns its spot on the shelf. Order today and keep your lightener game on point.